Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 36 Falling in Love with Fall September 8, 2026 - Welcome to my new series, "Falling in Love with Fall." There is something about this season which stirs my soul. For me, autumn is that comfortable place between hot summers and chilly winters. I love the idea of grabbing a sweater and hot drink, and settling in for an early Christmas video. The idea of nesting, creating a space of coziness is more than just a good idea, it's a great one! But what about...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 35 Reflecting God's Light September 1, 2026 - Seeing myself in a mirror is not always a pleasant experience. I see my wrinkles, my rolls, my grey hair and wonder where my divine nature as a daughter of God went. Then I remember that more than my physical appearance, is the importance of my spiritual appearance - one that with His help, I can reflect to bless the lives of others. It's not always easy, but here are a few thoughts of how we can reflect God's...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 34 Serving With Pleasure August 25, 2026 - Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions when asked to serve someone else? Maybe you signed up for a community project, or were asked to help a neighbor in need and then regretted the time and energy it would require. If you have ever felt this way, don't beat yourself up. All of us have moments when we are less compassionate than we should be. Serving with joy in our hearts for what we can...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 33 You Are Enough August 18, 2026 - Have you ever gone to a farmers' market? You never know what you will find! Fruits, vegetables, crafts - you name it and it's probably there. And that's what makes such a visit interesting and fun. How boring would it be if every farmer grew the same product? I sure wouldn't waste my time there. The same goes with people and our various gifts and talents. Can your best friend do things you can't? That's okay. The...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 32 Step By Step August 11, 2026 - Every journey begins with a single step. Sounds simple, doesn't it. But the reality is that sometimes that first step can be the hardest. We allow fear and doubt to creep in - convincing us that our plans are foolish or impossible. But you'll never know until you try. Because it's easy to get overwhelmed when looking ahead, let's take a look at what you can do to take that first step and make your journey a reality. Every...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 31 When Pigs Fly August 4, 2026 - The term "when pigs fly" refers to something that will never happen - an impossible event or outcome that will never occur. But as we are told in Luke 1:37, "For with God, nothing shall be impossible." What exactly does that mean and how can we experience the impossible in our lives? Another helpful phrase is the fact that failing to plan is planning to fail. While some positive outcomes may occur in our lives without...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 30 Looking for Miracles July 28, 2026 - One of the great stories of the migration of the Latter-day Saint pioneers occurred in the summer of 1848. After planting their crops and planning for an abundant harvest, crickets invaded the fields, devouring the tender plants that would never grow to fruition. And so they prayed. And God sent a miracle in the form of seagulls who ate the crickets and saved the day. Do you need a miracle in your life? I think we...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 29 Pulling Together July 21, 2026 - Life is challenging. No doubt about it. Early handcart pioneers learned that two people walking side by side could carry the load much easier than just one. But what if you don't have someone special in your life right now - someone that can help you carry your life load? Let's look at some ways you can yoke yourself to others to make life easier for everyone. Do you belong to a church or civic organization? How can you...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 28 Are We There Yet? July 14, 2026 - Does this title make you cringe at taking a road trip with small children? Or does it make you smile as you remember adventures in the past? No matter how long a road trip, there is no getting around this question. Even as adults, we frequently wonder when the trip will be over and we arrive at our destination. And I'm not just talking about literal road trips, but also life's challenges when we can't see our final...
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